I knew I wanted to do his for a long time.
Mr. Bergstrom's note to Lisa Simpson has always meant so much to me. I've fantasized about receiving such a note many, many times. A special recognition that I'm not invisible, that I'm not alone.
Inspired by beadgirl, I've stitched Mr. Bergstrom's note before.
This time I made personalized notes for some people in my life for whom I care deeply. I tried to copy Mr. Bergstrom's teacherly, cursive handwriting and added Lisa's little yellow hands. I mailed the little notes as a surprise.
Erin said hers made her feel so loved. Which was exactly my intention! Woo-hoo!
And after I made ones for other folks, I knew I wanted one for me, for when I feel low, like Lisa Simpson did in "Lisa's Substitute." To remind myself, among other things, that there is a difference between solitude and being alone.
And as much of a tough mofo as I am, this note to myself makes me feel loved, too.
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| 2013. |
Mr. Bergstrom's note to Lisa Simpson has always meant so much to me. I've fantasized about receiving such a note many, many times. A special recognition that I'm not invisible, that I'm not alone.
Inspired by beadgirl, I've stitched Mr. Bergstrom's note before.
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| My original stitched note, from 2011. |
This time I made personalized notes for some people in my life for whom I care deeply. I tried to copy Mr. Bergstrom's teacherly, cursive handwriting and added Lisa's little yellow hands. I mailed the little notes as a surprise.
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| The source. |
Erin said hers made her feel so loved. Which was exactly my intention! Woo-hoo!
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| For Erin, 2013. |
And after I made ones for other folks, I knew I wanted one for me, for when I feel low, like Lisa Simpson did in "Lisa's Substitute." To remind myself, among other things, that there is a difference between solitude and being alone.
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| For Andy, 2013. |
And as much of a tough mofo as I am, this note to myself makes me feel loved, too.